Christopher Columbus High School Alumni
Bronx, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Angel G | 1999 |
| David David Cedeno | 1994 |
| Herman Damien H Gilliams | 1978 |
| Jimmet Joseph Jr. Joseph Jr. | 1998 |
| Lucretia V Laureda Privitera | 1985 |
| Margareta Barbera | 1993 |
| Ray Bergman | 1959 |
| Viveca Bello | 1989 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
Lost Class Rings
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Honored Military Alumni
Andrew Smith
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Flight line mechanic and engine speialist for C-124. Stewart AFB Newburgh, NY. Unit was transporting nuclear weapons and cargo.
Class of 1964
Air Force, 4 Years
Flight line mechanic and engine speialist for C-124. Stewart AFB Newburgh, NY. Unit was transporting nuclear weapons and cargo.
beverly Byron
Class of 1970
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Reserves Nurse Corps
Class of 1970
Army Reserves, 20+ Years
Achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, US Army Reserves Nurse Corps
Hector M. Soto III
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
I am a Staf Sergeant in the U. S. Army. I have served in Iraq twice and have served one year in Korea.
Class of 1997
Army, 8 Years
I am a Staf Sergeant in the U. S. Army. I have served in Iraq twice and have served one year in Korea.
Jack (John) Shea
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 4 Years
RVN- Late 1967 thru early 1969
Class of 1963
Marine Corps, 4 Years
RVN- Late 1967 thru early 1969
JACKIE E. WARD
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
3 YEARS REGULAR ARMY 1984-1987 PANAMA.
7 YEARS NEW YORK ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
JUNE 1987-JUNE 1994
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
3 YEARS REGULAR ARMY 1984-1987 PANAMA.
7 YEARS NEW YORK ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
JUNE 1987-JUNE 1994
Jerome M Sisk
Class of 1956
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served almost 24 years achieving the rank of Lt Col. My Career included 2 years with NASA supporting the Gemini and Apollo programs and 4 years with the Defense Inteligence Agency in Washington DC. I retired in 1985.
Class of 1956
Air Force, 20+ Years
I served almost 24 years achieving the rank of Lt Col. My Career included 2 years with NASA supporting the Gemini and Apollo programs and 4 years with the Defense Inteligence Agency in Washington DC. I retired in 1985.
JOHN NARCISE
Class of 1979
Marine Corps Reserve, 6 Years
I SERVED 6 YEARS IN U.S.M.C. MARINE RECON UNIT
Class of 1979
Marine Corps Reserve, 6 Years
I SERVED 6 YEARS IN U.S.M.C. MARINE RECON UNIT
Margaret Wendling
Class of 1970
Army, 4 Years
Pharmacy Specialist Fort Riley, Ks.
Proud to serve.
Class of 1970
Army, 4 Years
Pharmacy Specialist Fort Riley, Ks.
Proud to serve.
martykounine@yahoo.com
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Served from Sept.1963 until Sept.1967 as a munitions maintenance mechanic.I spent one year in Thailand and Viet Nam with the 56th Air Commando Wing.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
Served from Sept.1963 until Sept.1967 as a munitions maintenance mechanic.I spent one year in Thailand and Viet Nam with the 56th Air Commando Wing.
Michael Laughinghouse
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Active duty 1987-1991, Reserve duty 1991-2003. Ended service as Staff Sergeant.
Class of 1982
Marine Corps, 14 Years
Active duty 1987-1991, Reserve duty 1991-2003. Ended service as Staff Sergeant.
Paul E. Gran
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
US Army (Finance Corps)
November, 1968 - June, 1970
Vietnam January, 1969 - June, 1970
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
US Army (Finance Corps)
November, 1968 - June, 1970
Vietnam January, 1969 - June, 1970
Paul E. Gran
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
US Army (Finance Corps) November, 1968 - June, 1970. Vietnam (Camp Bearcat) January, 1969 - June, 1970.
Basic Training & AIT at Ft. Jackson, SC, Finance School at Ft Harrison, IN, Garrison Duty at Ft. Rucker, AL.
Vietnam: Camp Bearcat. Attained rank of Spc 5 and elevated to Acting Sergeant E-5.
Diagnosed with Agent Orange Syndrome.
Class of 1966
Army, 3 Years
US Army (Finance Corps) November, 1968 - June, 1970. Vietnam (Camp Bearcat) January, 1969 - June, 1970.
Basic Training & AIT at Ft. Jackson, SC, Finance School at Ft Harrison, IN, Garrison Duty at Ft. Rucker, AL.
Vietnam: Camp Bearcat. Attained rank of Spc 5 and elevated to Acting Sergeant E-5.
Diagnosed with Agent Orange Syndrome.
stanley orenstrat
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
I was drafted into the US Army in 1966.I served 2 active years , 7 months at Ft Hood Texas, 17 months in West Germany.I was transferred to the ready reserve.I got my discharge in 1972 as a Specialist 4th Class with the mechanized Infantry.
Class of 1964
Army, 2 Years
I was drafted into the US Army in 1966.I served 2 active years , 7 months at Ft Hood Texas, 17 months in West Germany.I was transferred to the ready reserve.I got my discharge in 1972 as a Specialist 4th Class with the mechanized Infantry.
Steve Ortiz
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 24 Years in the USAF and participated in contingencies to include Desert Shield/Storm, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Initially served as a Munitions Systems Specialist (461X0) but then cross-trained as a Federal Agent for the DOD/IG
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 24 Years in the USAF and participated in contingencies to include Desert Shield/Storm, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Initially served as a Munitions Systems Specialist (461X0) but then cross-trained as a Federal Agent for the DOD/IG
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School News
CCHS Grand Reunion-- Together-- A Reality
The Alumnus Class of 1973 is sponsoring a grand reunion,
November 12, 2011 at the Villa Barone Manor in Throggs ...
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Our Christopher Columbus High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our Christopher Columbus High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Bronx are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!